A Snapshot of New Year’s Eve in Bologna Bologna’s New Year’s Eve is not defined by a single event, but by a sequence of moments that unfold naturally across the city. This article captures how Capodanno is typically experienced in Bologna, drawing on traditions and celebrations that repeat year after year. Before Midnight: Streets, Food, […]
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This Christmas, Parma is embracing a vintage theme, bringing the culture and music of 1940s and 1950s America to life. Experience the authentic magic of yesteryear’s Christmas in this unique event. Main Events: Winter Jamboree Christmas Edition: From December 7-10, 2023, the Fiere di Parma will transform into a nostalgic wonderland. Expect a fusion of
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Every September, the town of Langhirano in the hills south of Parma hosts the Festival del Prosciutto di Parma — the annual celebration of Italy’s most famous cured ham. The festival typically runs over two weekends in early-to-mid September, with the main attraction being Finestre Aperte (Open Doors), when certified prosciutto factories open to visitors
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Caseifici Aperti — Open Dairies — is an annual event held each October across the Parmigiano Reggiano production zone, which spans the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Mantua, and Bologna. For one weekend, the working dairies open their doors to visitors, running guided tours of the production process from the morning milk delivery through
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Casa Maria Luigia is a country estate near Modena owned by chef Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore. Originally an 18th-century villa that had fallen into disrepair, it was purchased at auction and restored over several years into a boutique hotel with a restaurant, an acetaia, and a collection of contemporary art. It sits about 20
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Al Gatto Verde di Casa Maria Luigia is Massimo Bottura’s restaurant set within the grounds of his Casa Maria Luigia estate near Modena. Led by chef Jessica Rosval, it occupies a different register from Osteria Francescana: quieter, more reflective, rooted in Emilian ingredients but filtered through a personal and international perspective. The Region: Emilia-Romagna Parmigiano
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